Kirsten Warner's cycle trip in Bali takes in a volcano, the mysterious 'cat fox' and kopi luwak.

Sheep-stealer James Mackenzie's hideaway is stunningly beautiful, writes Jim Eagles, and the food is equally stunning.

The sequel to Phantom of the Opera has hit Australia and it is a treat for the ears and eyes of Lloyd Webber fans.

The first time I ever flew must have been about 1960 in a Grumman Widgeon amphibian, piloted by the famous Freddie Ladd.

NZ tourism operators are concerned about the effect Kiwis' overseas holidays are having at home.

Scientists who found part of the famed Pink Terraces in Lake Rotomahana in January have also found remnants of the White Terraces on the lake floor.

The contrast between soaring architecture and grubby public places is part of the unique charm of Paris, writes Jim Eagles.

Mangawhai has always been beautiful. Now, with fine food and art, it's cultivated too, finds Liz Light.

A delightful and insightful account of the people and places in a fascinating part of the world.

Take time out to enjoy the dramatic scenery along one of New Zealand's well-travelled routes. Diana Clement reports.

Jill Worrall finds some 19th century parallels with New Zealand history in South America's deep south.

The autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.

Cuddling up in Air NZ's new cuddle class is all well and good, but it doesn't provide much room for a big Kiwi bloke.

Rating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.

Finding a cheap place to stay was part if the fun, says Rhys Davies.

Africa, Asia and Europe converge in a capital abuzz with surreal sights, finds Brett Atkinson.

So passengers are going to be able to make mobile phone calls on domestic flights on Air New Zealand's new A320s. Fantastic. Hurrah. Yippee. Not.

The French-Canadian city of Montreal is an easy place to fall in love with, discovers Linda Shackelford.

Dr Marc Shaw provides a guide for safe eating when travelling overseas.

Geoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

Paul Lewis and Andrew Alderson pick some top spots to swing your clubs.

Robin Esrock holds his nerve to conquer a forest fire lookout.

Pam Neville goes on the hunt for Kiwi kai and decent flat whites in the British capital.

Follow the wildlife to Tawharanui Regional Park near Matakana, New Zealand's first integrated open sanctuary. It's not just for the birds, as Danielle Wright discovers.

Carroll du Chateau discovers nothing is as it seems in Cambodia.

Belgrade makes a point of living its past every day, writes Brett Atkinson.

Christian Wolmar finds himself warming to the foibles of one of America's lesser-known modes of transport.

Rangitoto Island offers much more than a walk to the summit, as Danielle Wright finds out.